Why Rehabilitation After an Accident Should Include Mental Health Support
When you’ve been injured in an accident, recovery isn’t just about physical healing. The emotional impact can be just as profound and far less visible. Anxiety, panic attacks, nightmares, depression, and flashbacks are common responses to trauma. For some people, these symptoms fade over time. For others, they persist or worsen, interfering with daily life.
At NV Legal, we understand that proper rehabilitation after an accident involves both body and mind. That’s why we secure financial compensation and help our clients access psychological therapy for recovery.
As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, we highlight the importance of early psychological intervention and the unique support a solicitor can provide to achieve that.
The emotional effects of accidents
Whether you’ve been involved in a road traffic accident, a workplace injury, or another traumatic incident, the emotional effects can be profound. Many people report feeling constantly on edge, struggling to concentrate, or reliving the event through nightmares or intrusive memories.
These symptoms are often associated with post-traumatic stress or acute stress reactions. Without support, they can become entrenched, affecting relationships, work, and even physical health. This is why rehabilitation after an accident must address mental health as well as physical injury.
Early intervention is key. Accessing the right support quickly gives you the best chance of recovery and helps prevent long-term psychological issues.
Why mental health support is part of rehabilitation
Rehabilitation is about helping you reclaim your life, not just your mobility. Emotional well-being is a vital part of that process. At NV Legal, we work closely with a trusted network of rehabilitation providers to make sure our clients get the mental health treatment they need after an accident.
Unfortunately, accessing this kind of therapy through traditional routes can be difficult. NHS waiting lists are long, and private therapy is often expensive. That’s where we come in.
We can arrange rehabilitation after an accident that includes evidence-based psychological therapies, all funded as part of your legal claim.
Evidence-based therapies we can arrange
While some people benefit from holistic therapies like mindfulness or massage, these treatments aren’t recognised within legal claims and cannot be recovered as part of your compensation. Instead, we focus on clinically proven and accepted treatments by medical experts.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT after an accident is one of the most effective ways to treat trauma, anxiety, and depression. It helps you identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical tools for managing symptoms. CBT is typically short-term, structured, and tailored to your specific needs.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR therapy is especially effective for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It involves bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, to help reprocess traumatic memories. EMDR allows the brain to file these memories away in a less distressing way, helping you move forward.
Psychiatrists often recommend CBT, EMDR, or a combination of both. NV Legal can arrange and fund this treatment as part of your rehabilitation after an accident if appropriate.
How NV Legal supports your rehabilitation journey
Choosing NV Legal means more than getting compensation, it means receiving support at every stage of your recovery. Here’s how we manage your therapy process:
Initial assessment: We arrange for you to see a qualified psychiatrist or therapist who will assess your symptoms and recommend treatment.
Therapy begins: Based on their advice, we arrange and fund therapy sessions such as CBT or EMDR.
Ongoing progress reports: We monitor how things are going through regular updates from your therapist.
Further sessions if needed: If more treatment is required, we can approve additional funding to ensure you get your full support.
Discharge and expert review: A discharge report is produced once therapy ends. The expert instructed in your claim may then reassess your condition and provide a final opinion.
This hands-on approach means your rehabilitation after an accident is comprehensive addressing physical, emotional, and legal needs together.
Why using a solicitor makes all the difference
People often think solicitors are only there to win compensation. But at NV Legal, we take a much broader approach. We understand how overwhelming it can be to recover from an accident and how important the proper support can be.
That’s why we manage your rehabilitation from start to finish. We don’t hand you a leaflet or tell you to “look into therapy.” We arrange, fund, liaise with medical experts, and keep things moving, so you don’t have to.
You won’t get this level of care by accepting a quick insurance payout. Choosing a personal injury solicitor like NV Legal ensures your rehabilitation after an accident is treated as a priority, not an afterthought.
A word on Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week took place this May, with the theme of community. Community and connection are key to recovery. When people feel supported by friends, family, therapists, or legal professionals, they’re more likely to heal.
At NV Legal, we see ourselves as part of that recovery community. If you’ve been in an accident and are struggling with your mental health, you’re not alone. Help is available, and we can make sure you get it.
Why choose NV Legal for your rehabilitation after an accident?
At NV Legal, we pride ourselves on our personal, hands-on approach. You won’t be passed between departments or left chasing updates when you work with us. You’ll deal directly with one of our experienced solicitors, who will manage your claim and recovery pathway from start to finish.
If you’ve suffered an accident and feel you might need psychological support, get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat. It’s not just about the claim, it’s about helping you recover.
Contact NV Legal
Call – 03330 112 732
Email – info@nvlegal.co.uk
Website – nvlegal.co.uk
